Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day and that has to be a good thing today - I have a house full of SICK PEOPLE - arghhh! My three teenagers are sick with a NASTY Flu and my DH is coming down with it - as for me, I am disappearing to teach a class at my LSS - hopefully I am going to avoid getting it - at least you cannot catch it from me - can you?!? LOL! God bless you!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

I had to pop back with a second post to show you something different - well for me anyway!

This cute little deer was part of a Blog Candy I won a year ago and it has sat on my desk looking for a home - it is printed on actetate and I was not sure how to use it, so decided on adhering it to the SpellbindersS5-025Label Seventeen and using the Die as a mask for sponging with Scattered Straw Distressing Ink. Little Roses from Wild Orchid Roses, along with Kaiser Half Pearls create a frame along the lower edge of the Die.

until I was cleaning up my desk and decided to use it with theLayers of ColorSent With Love art stamp set - so cute and definitely a touch of whimsical

I was also motivated my the challenges over at Cards Magazine to create cards using at least three different border punches! I have used the Stampin' Up Eyelet Border Punch (from the top to the bottom) Floral Doily Accent Shapeabilitie from Spellbinders and the Picket Fence by Martha Stewart for my three border punches.

I love how perfectly the frame fits inside the Ribbon Banners Nestibilitie - the Sentimental Banners art stamp set has been illustrated for Layers of Color by Nina Brackett. I have finished off with a Seam Binding Bow anda large pearl button.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

This weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge has come around quickly - don't you think!? It just seems to come around so quickly - not that I am complaining mind you - it is always one of my favourite challenges....

The embossing folder is from Tim Holtz - divine isn't it! Finishing off with some fringing from my local Craft Store and some gorgeous miniature roses - an easy card, as much as I love taking the time with details, there are times when we need a quick card - I love the vintage feel and the warmth the texture and sponging adds.

Like so many people I love to Blog and have met the most wonderful people along the way - there are times when it makes me proud to be a Blogger and this is one of them. I was very moved by this story and am honoured to be taking part in this heartwarming event

When Julie's teammate Nicole Rixon of Sweet Stamp Shopheard what had happened, she contacted not only the Design Team but a variety of other friends and teammates of mine and Operation Julie's Smile was born...

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About Lovely Linda

I am a stay at home Mum who loves her family and loves to take care of them. I love baking and spending time with special people. I have many creative interests but card making has become a real passion for me and I have met so many beautiful people through making them. I feel that cards are something not be discarded but to be re-read when reflecting or when I feel the need to be picked up. They are a constant reminder of my friends and loved ones and those who care for me. They are a celebration of people and occasions in life. So my contribution to you is to make personalised cards where you can express and write the words of comfort and life in them to inspire, encourage or console. Maybe you would just simply like to express to a friend that they are appreciated. I look forward to meeting you!
God bless you, Linda